Thursday, December 31, 2009

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

So Blessed

In a year where many have suffered financially, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to move to a new place, with job (at least for one of us!) in hand, and have to opportunity to open a new chapter in the life of my family.

As the year closes, I am feel so blessed to have a healthy family and a wonderful support system that helps me through good and bad times.

Today, Mike and I were able to close on our new home, ending 2009 on a happy note.  After more than a month of transient living, the moving truck arrives at our new home tomorrow morning.  The movers will unpack our belongings and move them into a home where we plan to create more memories with our son.

I am blessed.  I am thankful.

Posting will continue to be light (with the occasional photo, I presume!), as I work to unpack boxes and build my new home.

May 2010 bring everyone health, prosperity, and happiness!

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Thursday, December 24, 2009

Waiting for Santa Claus

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Patrick takes over our bed to watch The Backyardigans.

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Happy to see Dada!

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Has Patrick been a good boy or a bad one?

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Merry Christmas from the Residence Inn in Raleigh!

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Dreaming in Raleigh

The latest in sleep:  Mickey, Winnie, two blankets, the Christmas card sent from Grandma, and "Poochie" the dog, which he rests on his head.  Classic!

 

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Thursday, December 10, 2009

Raleigh

We have been in Raleigh a little over a week now.  It's been a busy week, full of real estate appointments and learning a new city.

We are all adjusting well to this change - it's been very welcome and we are confident we made the right decision in coming here.

Give me a few weeks... I might have more news.  :)

Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Celebrating with family at Disney World

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Heading down on the Autotrain, Patrick pretends he is going to behave.

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No trip would be complete without a trip to Downtown Disney to play at the Lego store.

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Waiting for the bus to see Mickey Mouse.

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The family takes over the Mouse House.

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Meeting "the Pooh."

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Not holding still for a photo.

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Enjoying the pool at Saratoga Springs.

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The Christmas tree at Hollywood Studios.

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Hanging with Manny.

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The lights at Hollywood Studios.

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Thanksgiving dinner at the brother-in-law's house.

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Back to Disney, Patrick meets a burrito at EPCOT in Mexico.

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Making friends at Animal Kingdom.

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Patrick meets Goliath from Jojo's Circus.

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And practices his "blastoff!" with Leo from Little Einsteins.

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Getting along with the Green Army Man.

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Patrick meets the red Power Ranger.

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Patrick and Owen had tons of fun on the speedway at the Magic Kingdom.

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Old friends are the best friends.

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Patrick and I got caught in the mosh pit dancing with Goofy.

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Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.

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Exhausted after a fun-filled vacation.